In every business relationship there is the potential for conflict over contractual agreements or business operations. When such conflicts arise, there is no need to incur the onerous expense and delays involved in traditional litigation. There are readily available alternative dispute resolution procedures that will enable you to resolve your disputes relatively quickly, fairly and cost-effectively.

Resolving international disputes demands special skills, experience and cultural sensitivity. That’s why thousands of attorneys and their clients turn to JAMS. We are a recognized leader in cross-border mediations and arbitrations, with resources wherever you or your clients do business.

Colleges and universities need to manage, resolve and prevent conflict. As a worldwide leader in dispute resolution, JAMS is singularly qualified to provide a comprehensive range of unique and effective solutions for problems facing students, faculty and administration.

The JAMS ADR blog serves to engage our clients, the legal community and the public in a discussion about alternative dispute resolution. As leaders in mediation, arbitration and more, we strive to remain at the forefront of legal developments, trends and news in areas of law that pertain to ADR.

International commercial arbitration is one of the fastest-growing practices at JAMS. With industry leading rules, JAMS is praised for a highly experienced panel with specialties in many key areas, multilingual case management capabilities, and unparalleled service. JAMS specializes in the resolution of international disputes and is one of the largest providers of commercial arbitration in the world.

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Hon. Joseph R. Brisco (Ret.) joined JAMS following 21 years as a judge with the San Bernardino County Superior Court. During that time, he served as Supervising Judge of the Civil Departments, Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division and, for several years, was assigned to hear all of the Writs of Mandate in the county. Most recently, he presided over the mandatory settlement conference department, serving as a settlement judge.

Prior to taking the bench, Judge Brisco spent 14 years as a civil litigator in San Diego, where he handled serious and catastrophic injury cases—involving deaths, brain injuries and amputations—arising from products liability, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents. He also served on the San Diego County Arbitration Panel.

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“Having appeared before Judge Brisco many times while he was on the bench, I had always found him to be well-prepared, educated on the topic at hand, patient, calm, inquisitive and respectful of a party’s position, whether he agreed or not with that position. I thereafter had an occasion to work with Judge Brisco on a State of the Court lunch presentation, where he used that same skill set and demeanor to share important advances in the local courts. So, it came as no surprise to me that as a mediator at JAMS, Judge Brisco brought those same expert skills into the boardroom, addressing the underlying legal issues and respective evidence rather than trying to divvy up the dollars and sense right away. Judge Brisco was definitely giving of his time, remaining persistent on the day of mediation and in the days that followed. Without exception, I would welcome using Judge Brisco as a mediator or arbitrator on any type of matter.” - Inland Empire Attorney

“He is that unique package of someone who is extremely bright, very compassionate, and a person who has a ton of patience. He is among the elite mediators – I would mediate every case with him if I could.”– Orange County Attorney

“I had the privilege and honor of trying a case before Judge Joe Brisco before he retired from the Bench and then had the privilege and honor of mediating a case with Judge Brisco at JAMS which resulted in a large seven figure settlement. Judge Brisco was an excellent trial judge and is an excellent mediator. I highly recommend him to all of my colleagues to use as a settlement judge. He will be fair and reasonable in his assessment of the case and resolute in achieving settlement. Judge Brisco is the “go-to” guy to settle your case, and your clients will respect him just as much as he treats them with respect and compassion while always being fair.”– Inland Empire Attorney

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